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Things to do in Leicester, December 2026

Browse 8 upcoming events and things to do in Leicester during December 2026. Highlights include James B Partridge- The Big Christmas Assembly, Christmas Comedy Crackers, Moving Pictures (A Tribute to the music of Rush) and more. Each listing links to tickets, venue details and practical visitor info.

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Christmas Comedy Crackers

Christmas Comedy Crackers

Leicester · De Montfort HallThu, Dec 3Culture & Art
Moving Pictures (A Tribute to the music of Rush)

Moving Pictures (A Tribute to the music of Rush)

Leicester · O2 Academy2 LeicesterFri, Dec 4Music

🎟️ From £25

Jo Whiley's 90s Anthems

Jo Whiley's 90s Anthems

Leicester · O2 Academy LeicesterFri, Dec 4Music
A live music performance.

James B Partridge- The Big Christmas Assembly

Leicester · De Montfort HallWed, Dec 2Music

🎟️ From £28

The Bootleg Beatles

The Bootleg Beatles

Leicester · De Montfort HallSat, Dec 5Music

🎟️ From £39

Preet Singh : First Class – Leicester

Preet Singh : First Class – Leicester

Leicester · The Y TheatreSun, Dec 6Culture & Art

🎟️ From £29

The Cureheads + Siouxsie and the Budgies

The Cureheads + Siouxsie and the Budgies

Leicester · O2 Academy2 LeicesterFri, Dec 11Music
Nirvana UK (Tribute to Nirvana)

Nirvana UK (Tribute to Nirvana)

Leicester · O2 Academy2 LeicesterSat, Dec 12Music

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Festive season

December is typically dominated by festive markets, holiday concerts and New Year’s Eve programming, with many cities running special end-of-year events.

  • Browse Christmas markets, festive concerts and holiday shows
  • Look for New Year's Eve parties and countdown events
  • Book early — festive-season tickets and popular markets fill up fast